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Breaking Down the 49ers’ Salary Cap After the First Wave of Free Agency

By Akash Anavarathan

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; New York Giants kicker Robbie Gould (5) kicks an extra point out of the hold of Brad Wing (9) during game 16 of the NFL International Series against the Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Statdium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; London, United Kingdom; New York Giants kicker Robbie Gould (5) kicks an extra point out of the hold of Brad Wing (9) during game 16 of the NFL International Series against the Los Angeles Rams at Twickenham Statdium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Kicker Robbie Gould

After the 49ers had parted ways with kicker Phil Dawson, John Lynch wasted no time in picking up another one. He added Robbie Gould for a $4 million contract.

Thanks to Over the Cap, here are the details on Gould’s contract.

2017 Cap Number: $1,750,000

Base Salary: $1,500,000

Prorated Bonus: $250,000

Roster Bonus: $0

Workout Bonus: $0

2018 Cap Number: $2,250,000

Base Salary: $2,000,000

Prorated Bonus: $250,000

Roster Bonus: $0

Workout Bonus: $0

Every team needs a kicker and the 49ers filled the need with K Robbie Gould.